Calorimeter

CWD PLUS

CWD product series

The combustion calorimeters in the CWD device series (Calorimetry, Wobbe Index, Specific Gravity) enable high-precision determination of key gas quality parameters. These include calorific value, heating value, Wobbe index, specific gravity, CARI and air demand – essential for safe, efficient and standard-compliant process control in industrial applications.

The CWD PLUS is the performance-optimized variant within the series and was specially developed for the continuous, highly accurate determination of the Wobbe index. The device is particularly impressive in the natural gas application area with an accuracy of ± 1.0 % of the measured value – a significant advantage for operators who rely on constant process quality and precise measurement data.

Thanks to its flexible measuring ranges and robust measurement technology, the CWD PLUS is extremely versatile. Typical media are

  • Natural gas

  • Biomethane

  • Liquid gas

  • Refinery gases

  • Flare gases

  • Fuel gases

The most important areas of application include fuel control in refineries, the conversion of refinery gases into electricity, applications in the glass industry and a wide range of tasks in process and energy technology. Wherever gas quality and energy content need to be determined reliably and in real time, the CWD PLUS delivers precise, stable and reliable data.

With its wide range of applications and high measuring accuracy, the CWD PLUS is the ideal solution for companies that require gas measurement technology at the highest technological level – from energy suppliers and industrial plants to demanding special applications.

Typical areas of application

– Advanced process gas monitoring
– High-performance combustion controls
– Energy management in industrial plants
– Biogas and natural gas processing
Precise fuel control in power plants and industrial plants

Measured variables

– Calorific and heating value
– Wobbe index
– Specific density
– CARI
– Air requirement

ApplicationWobbe Index Range Min (MJ/m³)Wobbe Index Range Max (MJ/m³)Accuracy
LPG-Air for Appliances30801 FSR
Biogas14.5251 FSR
Coke Oven Gas19291 FSR
Flare Gas0 / 0 / 0 / 7.5118 / 90 / 90 / 902 FSR / 2 FSR / 2 FSR / 2 FSR
Fuel Gas0 / 5 / 5 / 20 / 0 / 0 / 1075 / 30 / 60 / 40 / 30 / 30 / 402 FSR / 1 FSR / 1 FSR / 1 FSR / 1 FSR / 1 FSR / 1 FSR
LPG-Air60 / 3085 / 601 FSR / 1 FSR
Mixed GasVarious Mixed GasesDetails available on request
Natural Gas30601% of measured value
Refinery Gas25701 FSR
ParameterValue
WeightApprox. 54 kg
Dimensions (H × W × D)1020 × 720 × 337 mm
Protection RatingIP50
Ambient Temperature5–40 °C
Permissible Temperature Change≤ 5 °C per hour
Ambient Humidity0–95% Relative Humidity
Ambient Pressure800–1100 hPa (0.8–1.1 bar)
Gas Inlet Pressure20–40 mbar
Process Gas Inlet1, additional optional
Test Gas Inlet1 per measuring range
Relative Gas Humidity≤ 95%, non-condensing
Supply Voltage240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; 110 VAC, 60 Hz
Max. Power Consumption200 VA
Interfaces8× SPDT Relays, 3× 4–20 mA, additional bus systems optional
T90 Response Time15 s
Approval (Optional)NRTL Certification by SGS, UL61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1 (Customer Reference 710162)

The CWD product series in comparison

Industry applications

These products can be used in the following sectors.

Iron and steel production

Our appliance series have been used in iron and steel production for many decades.

Biogas

Union Instruments products have proven themselves extensively in biogas upgrading plants.

Petrochemicals and refineries

We produce customized and flexible measurement technology solutions for the petrochemical industry and refineries.

Glass and ceramics

Perfectly coordinated appliance technology for glass and ceramic applications that works both safely and economically.

Natural gas

Our INCA multi-gas analyzers provide efficient solutions for processes in natural gas plants.

Generating energy from waste

Our appliance technology makes an important contribution to the functionality of environmentally friendly and energy-saving system concepts.

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Industries

Our key application areas at a glance.

We supply a wide range of industrial plants such as steel production, the natural gas industry and biogas producers.

Products

Special products for your industrial application.

Our range includes the INCA, CWD and SIRA product series and the CAM module – combined with top advice and service.

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